I can't separate my Hemerocallis at this time. Will it hurt the plant if I trim the leaves to make it appear smaller until I can separate it?
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Hemerocallis #934225
Asked June 04, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT
I can't separate my Hemerocallis at this time. Will it hurt the plant if I trim the leaves to make it appear smaller until I can separate it?
Harford CountyMaryland
Expert Response
If they have not bloomed yet, I would not prune them. Once they have bloomed and the flowers died off, you can cut the leaves back by half. Daylilies are pretty resilient. Thanks for contacting us. Judy